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Operational Support Systems

ALSO CALLED: B/OSS, OSS, Network Operations Support Systems, Business & Operational Support Systems, BSS/OSS, BOSS, Operations Support Systems, Operation Support Systems, Business and Operational Support Systems, and Operation Support Software
DEFINITION: An operational support system (OSS) is a set of programs that help a communications service provider monitor, control, analyze and manage a telephone or computer network. As the traditional voice telephone systems converges with packet-oriented Internet traffic (including VoIP),  … 
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Operational Intelligence: Correct Problems before They Occur
sponsored by Vitria Technology, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: This white paper discusses the burgeoning concept of Operational Intelligence, a new approach for decision-making that allows the optimal response at the right time.
Posted: 08 Dec 2008 | Published: 08 Dec 2008
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Squeezing More Value out of Data Warehouses through the Power of Database Compression
sponsored by Vertica Systems
WHITE PAPER: Data compression features in data warehouse databases are the current trend, and this paper explains the benefits of compression in data warehousing and differentiates compression approaches taken by different databases.
Posted: 03 Dec 2008 | Published: 03 Dec 2008
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The Business Value of the Network Integrator
sponsored by Alcatel-Lucent
WHITE PAPER: Read this white paper to learn how the Network Integrator is responsible for managing subprojects within the context of multivendor agreements with the appropriate third parties and service providers.
Posted: 17 Nov 2008 | Published: 17 Nov 2008
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The Time for Performance Management Is Now, Not Later
sponsored by Cognos, an IBM Company
WHITE PAPER: Read this paper to learn why Ventana Research believes that organizations must act to deploy performance management in order to avoid failure and to deliver the results they expect.
Posted: 25 Sep 2008 | Published: 25 Sep 2008
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Reporting for Midsize Organizations: Reporting Solutions That Work the Way You Do
sponsored by Cognos, an IBM Company
WHITE PAPER: IT managers, striving to decrease their costs and the complexity of their reporting environment, have been looking for a reporting solution that can address all of their reporting needs. Read this white paper for the solution.
Posted: 23 Sep 2008 | Published: 23 Sep 2008
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What you Need to Know about Launching Network Systems Management Solutions
sponsored by CITTIO
WHITE PAPER: This whitepaper examines the management issues of Big 4 NSM mega-suites and discusses how a 21st century NSM solution can make your Operations team more productive.
Posted: 23 Sep 2008 | Published: 01 Sep 2008
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Executive Summary: How to Achieve Comprehensive Network Security
sponsored by Q1 Labs Inc
WHITE PAPER: In this paper learn how next generation security management platforms are emerging to combine the best capabilities of security information management, log management, and configuration management.
Posted: 16 Sep 2008 | Published: 16 Sep 2008
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Automated Storage Optimization for z/OS Mainframes
sponsored by CA
WHITE PAPER: In this paper learn about how the CA Automated Storage Optimization Mainframe Suite is flexible and modular so there is no need to "rip and replace" as processes, applications and users are added while the value of information evolves.
Posted: 28 Aug 2008 | Published: 28 Aug 2008
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Emerging Best Practices for Carrier IP Transformation
sponsored by Alcatel-Lucent
WHITE PAPER: This whitepaper identifies emerging best practices for planning, implementation, migration and operations based on hands-on experience with IP Transformation initiatives across the globe.
Posted: 20 Aug 2008 | Published: 20 Aug 2008
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Offshore Funds: A Pathway to Growth - A Practical Guide to Operational Imperatives for Hedge Fund Managers
sponsored by Advent Software, Inc
WHITE PAPER: This paper focuses on the growth of the offshore segment within the wider expansion of the hedge fund industry. It also assesses the advantages of adding an offshore capability.
Posted: 10 Jul 2008 | Published: 01 Jan 2007
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Addressing the Threats and Opportunities Presented During the Current Economic Downturn
sponsored by Avaya Inc.
WHITE PAPER: This paper explores the implications of the emerging economic slowdown for IT and telecom managers and lays out strategies for proactively managing through the downturn.
Posted: 01 Jul 2008 | Published: 01 May 2008
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The State of Database Management: What Your Peers Are Doing
sponsored by CA
WHITE PAPER: Data managers are concerned about managing the explosion of data, and are looking for ways to manage the process. In this survey from IDUG, learn about improving database performance and overall corporate performance.
Posted: 17 Jun 2008 | Published: 01 May 2008
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Guidelines for Selecting the Right Services Partner to Bridge Business and Technology Innovation
sponsored by Alcatel-Lucent
WHITE PAPER: This paper is meant to help executive decision-makers at carrier and enterprise organizations understand the importance of business-, service- and network-level transformation.
Posted: 05 Feb 2008 | Published: 01 Jan 2007
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OPERATIONAL SUPPORT SYSTEMS DEFINITION (continued): … An operational support system (OSS) is a set of programs that help a communications service provider monitor, control, analyze and manage a telephone or computer network. As the traditional voice telephone systems converges with packet-oriented Internet traffic (including VoIP), broadband applications such as teleconferencing and DSL, more sophisticated systems like OSS are needed activities like ordering and tracking network components (including IP addresses), usage and traffic patterns, billing and reporting.
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